Senior Bridge Design Engineer / Project Manager

Belleville, Kingston or Ottawa

Position Description

Ainley Group is seeking a Senior Bridge Design Engineer to lead our bridge design team in Belleville, Kingston, or Ottawa. This management-focused role provides the opportunity to oversee the planning, design, and administration of bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects while mentoring staff and maintaining client relationships. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage project delivery, and contribute to business development within our Bridges Group.

The specifics of the position are as follows:

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and complete the structural design of new bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and structural repairs in accordance with CSA-S6-CHBDC.
• Manage project teams, including intermediate and junior engineers and technologists, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance guidance.
• Coordinate and liaise with clients, approving authorities, and external design teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee preparation of engineering drawings. Prepare tender packages with specifications and engineering cost estimates. Complete and construction administration for bridge, culvert and retaining wall replacement and rehabilitation projects.
• Maintain existing client relationships and support business development, including preparing technical proposals and fee estimates to secure future structural projects.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and risk management objectives.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the design of transportation structures. Experience in a management or supervisory capacity would be an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA-S6), and MTO Structural Manual.
• Experience leading and working with multi-disciplinary design teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and MS Project.
• Potential for MTO RAQS registration in the design and evaluation of complex structures (multi-span) is an asset.
• Independent, organized, and proactive, with excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to develop trusted relationships with clients and internal teams.

Why Join Ainley Group

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to support your personal and professional life.
• Financial Growth: Annual performance-based salary increases and participation in a company profit-sharing plan.
• Health & Security: Comprehensive benefits and a Matched Pension Plan starting upon hire.
• Time Off: Sick leave and personal leave allocations.
• Career Investment: Continuous training, access to advanced technology, and full reimbursement of professional association fees.

Compensation: $120,000 – $160,000 per year

Final compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialized experience and technical skill set. While the provided range serves as a general baseline, we take a holistic approach to defining final offers.

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

AI Disclosure:

We do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applications for this position.

Post-Interview Notification:

In accordance with our commitment to transparency, all candidates interviewed for this role will be notified of the hiring decision within 21 days of their final interview.